hei-tiki

noun

hei-ti·​ki

ˈhāˈtēkē

plural hei-tiki or hei-tikis

: a greenstone charm in the shape of a human figure worn as a neck pendant by the Maoris

Word History

Etymology

Maori, from hei to hang + Tiki, the first man in Maori legend

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Rhymes for hei-tiki

• cheeky
• creaky
• freaky
• leaky
• sneaky
• squeaky
• streaky